As the 7th edition approaches, the event's theme, 'Crop to Shelf,' is set to guide industry players through the entire supply chain. Bringing together growers and retailers under one roof, this theme will provide a comprehensive view of the wine and spirits industry's journey, offering a deeper understanding of its intricacies and the opportunities it presents. 'Crop to Shelf' underscores IBWSS's commitment to educating and empowering attendees by offering a holistic perspective, ensuring the show's continued relevance and success. It encapsulates the entire journey of wine and spirits, from its inception in the vineyards to its placement on the store shelves. Understanding and optimizing every step in this intricate process is paramount for industry professionals looking to thrive in a competitive and ever-evolving market. 

In doing so, it solidifies the show's position as a pivotal platform for education, collaboration, and growth in the world of bulk wine and spirits.

Event Details:

Location: South San Francisco Conference Center

Dates:
July 23, 2024, from 11 am to 5 pm
July 24, 2024, from 11 am to 4 pm

Conference Start Time: 9 am on both days

Morning and Afternoon Sessions: Each day is divided into morning (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and afternoon (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) sessions. This schedule allows you to explore the expo floor and connect with over 120 exhibitors during your breaks.

What will you learn at IBWSS Conference?

The conference will take a deep dive into private labels, industry progress, bulk and supply chain. Speakers who are experts in the bulk and private label business will provide you with actionable insights to help you save money with the expensive lessons that they have learned, they will provide you with knowledge of the current and future landscape of the industry so you can plan your business trajectory, they will provide you with appropriate knowledge to spot upcoming opportunities. IBWSS conferences are considered to be the best in the business and all the speakers at IBWSS have been carefully selected to give you a complete seminar that is valuable for you.

Topics will include data and trends, the non-alcohol segment and how winemakers can partake in this, supply and ocean freight, sales, technical and blending panel, what bulk wine and bulk spirits buyers are looking to buy and how they will plan their buying in the recessionary period, national chain buyers like Target on sustainability in suppliers, managing a fast-growing brand, smoke lab analysis and contracts, alternative packaging, e-commerce and digital panel and more.

There will also be 4 main panels, one with on-trade chain buyers, one with off-trade national chain buyers, a technical panel of winemakers, lab experts and one with bulk wine and spirits buyers. The panels will be open for audience Q and A.